Commercial Property Solicitor (NQ/1 Year PQE)

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ison Harrison Solicitors is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Leeds office. This full-time role offers a supportive environment for newly qualified professionals up to one year PQE, with a focus on diverse commercial property matters. Candidates will engage in case management and apply their communication skills to deliver outstanding client care while gaining responsibility as their experience grows.

Qualifications

• Commercial and Residential Property experience desired.
• NQ to 1 year PQE required.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of client matters from start to finish.
• Advising clients based on their initial instructions.
• Preparing documentation and billing files.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing

Strong technical knowledge for legal problem solving

Excellent client care skills

IT competent

Education

Current Practising Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Case Management System

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

An exciting vacancy has arisen at our Leeds City Centre office for a Commercial Property Solicitor or Legal Executive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified up to one year PQE solicitor / Legal Executive who wishes to develop their career within a supportive, friendly, experienced and hard-working team.

The role involves dealing a wide range of commercial property matters, including freehold, leasehold, refinancing, deeds of variation, from file opening to completion.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in a commercial property department and be able to work accurately and efficiently, while delivering high standards of client care with the hope that they will take on more responsibility and variety of work as their knowledge and experience increases.

KEY TASKS

• Running a case load of client matters.
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients accurately and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
• Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• Confident communication skills.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Strong technical knowledge to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Works well under pressure.
• Time management & organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a team.
• Ability to prioritise your work and work remotely, as some of the working week will be working from home.
• Excellent client care skills.
• IT competent.

KNOWLEDGE

• Windows, Word and Excel.
• Solicitors Code of Conduct.
• Case Management System.

QUALIFICATION

• Current Practising Certificate or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Commercial and Residential Property
• NQ – 1 year PQE.

Salary

The salary range for this role is dependent on experience. Please indicate both your current salary and salary expectations.

Location

Duke House, 54 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 2EE.

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

Job Type: Full-time